Overall, our stay went really well, however there were a few things that could use some attention. When my family arrived to Seattle I had to contact our host for entry. I got an immediate response which was great and got access to the home (I was told that Vrbo should have sent instructions the day before), our host Beckie was ready to contact and have a really nice place. The home was clean on the outside and located in a decent area with a fair amount of access to our daily needs. The inside was nice, clean, and spacious enough for our family of 6. It was nice that some pantry items, home and hygiene products were left there for us if we needed. To say the least it was very comfortable and a very pleasant experience.
Now, for the few downsides. This was my first rental so I don't know how it work with house rules; I would like to see all the house rules listed on the booking site rather than after I have booked and arrived only to find out that there is no smoking on the property at all. I have never smoked in front of my children so it really wasn't that big of a deal but I felt a little tricked by this because I did have company over to spend time with with my who live in Washington and I feel it's totally unfair to find this out after arrival. The other house rules were reasonable, but again, they were not mentioned on the booking site and I personally didn't know of the house rules until members of my family noticed them on the 3rd night. I suggest a note on the booking site alerting guest of policies and to read the house rules upon arrival. Besides the obvious minor details of floor boards and gap around the stove etc.; I would highly suggest taking extra measures concerning the mattress covers as my family had a field day talking about this area of concern specifically. Last but not least, the home heats up really well and cold off just as well. I personally would like to have a little more consistency in the thermastat as we spent a lot of time warming the house and cooling it just as much.
I imagine that making everyone happy will never happen so I must reiterate that the home was very nice and cozy and would book again. But moving forward I'll definitely be a little more particular in these little details.